localism

The National Association of Broadcasters said the FCC's localism proposals are based on faulty premises, are unnecessary and, if passed, could decrease, not increase, public service to communities.

Some, it argued, could even have devastating consequences for broadcasters.

The National Association of Broadcasters got support Wednesday in its fight against proposed new localism obligations.

More than 120 legislators signed onto a letter to FCC chairman Kevin Martin asking him not to impose any localism mandates on broadcasters.